Greetings from JFK Airport! I’m curled up in Terminal 7, reminiscing about how quickly this stateside stint blew by. I spent the last week in Martha’s Vineyard enjoying island time in the new family cottage my mom has been working so hard to renovate and I couldn’t have ended on a higher note.

Yesterday my sister asked me what I’m most looking forward to in the months of travel ahead and I struggled to find an answer. I’ve been so busy trying to enjoy life in the moment and get through all my usual pre-travel drama I’d almost forgotten to pause and be excited about all the adventures I have coming up. And now the day is here! It doesn’t quite feel real that I’m on the road again — I’m hoping it will sink in when the plane takes off. In the meantime, onto Photo of the Week.

I love the lighthouse! I just stumbled across your blog today and I must say I really love it! I’ve been reading travel blogs for months prepping for my first trip to Thailand beginning next year and yours is one of the best 🙂 I’ve spent all day reading through your posts! Any advice for a first timer would be great 🙂 amazing blog!

Thank you Cara, that is heartwarming! Let’s see, advice for a first timer to Thailand… avoid the tuk tuks in Bangkok except for a short ride for a photo op (if you must), only take cabs that will go on the meter, pack a maxi skirt or lightweight pants for temples, and eat as much street food as possible! Have fun and enjoy 🙂

I vote C! And also… I just realized that even though I grew up in Boston and lived there 22 years, I have never been to Martha’s Vineyard. You make it looks quite pretty so I’ll have to eventually find my way there 🙂

Excuse me for stalking you back in 2014… But Alex, did you take these photos?! They’re really really good! They all keep my interest and have such vibrant colors and great composition. I am very impressed at your skills, especially since you are best known for traveling and diving!

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I'm a New York native who left my home to explore the world slowly and thoroughly. I’m just a little obsessed with photography, scuba diving, and reading guidebooks to countries I have no immediate plans to visit.